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sex offenders...
Kate Stone

Why sexually violent predators are being housed in local communities

Where — and how — to house violent sex offenders in Washington has become a debated topic among residents, lawmakers, and state officials.
4 years ago
Mechanical accident...
Bill Kaczaraba

Construction worker rescued after being pinned 100 feet in the air

Seattle firefighters have rescued a 35-year-old construction worker who was pinned on an elevated conveyor belt early Thursday.
4 years ago
sports betting...
Kate Stone

Expanded sports betting in Washington state currently on hold

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday that would have opened the door for expanded sports betting in Washington state.
4 years ago
job fair...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Hiring: U.S. Postal Service holding job fairs Feb. 23 to 28

The United States Postal Service is holding four job fairs for hopeful applicants in Seattle and SeaTac from February 23 - 28.
4 years ago
Auburn bail...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Man who allegedly attempted kidnapping barista is free on bail

A man police say tried to pull a barista through a drive-through window in Auburn is out of jail Thursday.
4 years ago
robbery...
Lisa Brooks

Tacoma man arrested on suspicion of murdering 4-month-old boy

A 23-year-old Tacoma man has been arrested on suspicion of murder charges, following the death of an infant in an apartment.
4 years ago
Seattle cold...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle freeze: Cold temperatures linger, ice remains an issue

The cold temperatures Thursday morning are in the mid to upper 20s. Over the morning hours, expect some light snow showers across the region.
4 years ago
snow...
Nicole Jennings

Flight cancellations, delays continue at Sea-Tac Airport today

The winter storm hitting Washington led to hundreds of flight delays at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday.
4 years ago
cannabis...
Jordan Duncan, KIRO 7 News

State senate passes bill that would ban pre-employment cannabis tests

A bill that would eliminate cannabis tests as a condition of employment was passed by the Washington State Senate on Wednesday.
4 years ago
muckleshoot tribe...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle Kraken to wear Muckleshoot Indian Tribe jersey patch

The Seattle Kraken is partnering with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe by wearing the tribe’s logo on their jerseys for the 2023-2024 season
4 years ago
downtown seattle worth...
Jordan Duncan, KIRO 7 News

Downtown Seattle drug dealer sentenced to 5 years in prison

A Seattle man was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison for crimes related to selling fentanyl pills in downtown Seattle.
4 years ago
robbery...
Frank Sumrall

Second arrest made in 2022 cannabis shop robbery

Tacoma Police reported the arrest of an 18-year-old male in connection with the robbery of a cannabis shop that occurred last October.
4 years ago
Photo: Seattle Police Department officers are investigating a deadly shooting....
Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

Man fires warning shot at dog in West Seattle

At 3:34 p.m., officers responded to a shooting call where a man wanted to self-report that he shot at a dog that was running toward him and his car.
4 years ago
downtown...
Frank Sumrall

Kruse challenges Seattle mayor’s plan: How is it going to be different?

"A lot of buzzwords," Brandi Kruse said in response to Harrell's speech earlier today. "I swear to God, they need to ban the word 'bold.' "
4 years ago
weather balloon...
Ted Buehner

Buehner: Weather balloons are more common than you think

Weather balloons are launched twice each day from about 900 locations around the world, providing a vertical snapshot of Earth’s atmosphere.
4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Starbucks CEO: ‘Negotiations should be done face-to-face’

In an interview with CNN's Poppy Harlow, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said negotiations with workers must be "face-to-face."
4 years ago
avalanche warning...
Heather Bosch

Conditions hampering search for Colchuck avalanche victims

Six people were climbing on the Northeast Couloir above Colchuck Lake when one of them triggered an avalanche. Three are presumed dead.
4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Arrest made in Tacoma pot shop robbery

Tacoma Police say they've arrested an 18-year-old male in connection with a pot-shop robbery back in October.
4 years ago
Snow near Eastlake...
Bill Kaczaraba

Snow letting us know winter is far from over across Puget Sound

A dusting of snow Wednesday morning impacted the AM commute, especially around northern King and Snohomish counties.
4 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Dozens of flights delayed at Sea-Tac Airport due to winter storm

At Sea-Tac Airport, 44 flights had been canceled and 28 delayed as of Wednesday morning, according to FlightAware.
4 years ago
seattle mayor harrell...
Frank Sumrall

Mayor Harrell’s State of Seattle address: ‘A lot to be optimistic about’

"There's no better example of where this unabashed boldness is needed than our downtown," Harrell said this afternoon during his address.
4 years ago
Snoqualmie train...
Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News

A part of Pacific Northwest Rail history rolls into Snoqualmie

A piece of PNW Rail history rolled into Snoqualmie as the Northwest Railway Museum saved one particular rail car from the scrap heap.
4 years ago
Bumbershoot...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle’s Bumbershoot is back for a post-pandemic performance

After a three-year hiatus, Bumbershoot returns in 2023 on the grounds of the Seattle Center for music, art, entertainment, and more.
4 years ago
power outage...
Frank Sumrall

Car accident leaves thousands without power near Beacon Hill

A car accident has knocked out power for approximately 8,000 customers in Seattle, spanning from Yesler Terrace to North Beacon Hill.
4 years ago